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November 11, 2024 at 3:04 PM

Timeline: Hunter Biden under legal, political scrutiny

Here's a timeline of legal and political scrutiny President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has faced during a yearslong probe into his personal and professional life.
November 11, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Hunter Biden departs federal court after a plea hearing on two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington, Del., July 26, 2023.
November 7, 2024 at 10:16 PM

President Biden has no plans of pardoning son Hunter Biden, White House says

President Joe Biden does not plan to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
November 7, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Hunter Biden attends an event celebrating the 2024 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 30, 2024.
2 months ago

Hunter Biden's sentencing on gun charges pushed back 1 more week

The federal judge who oversaw Hunter Biden’s conviction on gun charges in Delaware has again agreed to delay his sentencing by a week, until Dec. 12.
2 months ago
Hunter Biden leaves court after his guilty plea in his trail on tax evasion in Los Angeles, California, on September 5, 2024.
2 months ago

Judge agrees to push Hunter Biden's sentencing in gun case to Dec. 4

The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden's Delaware conviction on gun charges has agreed to push back his sentencing date three weeks, from Nov. 13 to Dec. 4.
2 months ago
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs from the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, June 3 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
2 months ago

Romanian oligarch hired Hunter Biden to influence US policy, special counsel says

Federal prosecutors accuse Hunter Biden of accepting payments from a Romanian businessman "to influence U.S. government agencies" while his father was vice president.
2 months ago
Hunter Biden departs the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in WIlmington, DE, June 03, 2024.
3 months ago

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to several tax-related charges

Plus, former President Donald Trump outlines his economic agenda in New York as Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Pittsburgh to prepare for the Sept. 10 debate.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden pleads guilty to several tax-related charges
3 months ago

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges, will avoid trial

The president's son pleaded guilty to tax charges and will be sentenced Dec. 16.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges, will avoid trial
3 months ago

Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax charges in bid to avoid trial

An attorney for Hunter Biden said the president’s son would plead guilty just moments his federal trial on tax charges was scheduled to begin.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax charges in bid to avoid trial
3 months ago

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax offenses

The stunning guilty plea to three felonies and six misdemeanors could result in a prison sentence of up to 17 years and a fine of more than $1 million for Hunter Biden.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax offenses
3 months ago

Jury selection begins in Hunter Biden's federal tax trial

The trial that is expected to throw Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, his struggles with addiction, and his lavish spending into the spotlight.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Jury selection begins in Hunter Biden's federal tax trial
3 months ago

Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax trial in surprise move

President Joe Biden’s son pleaded guilty to felony tax offenses with no agreement for leniency from prosecutors and could face up to 17 years in prison. The judge is expected to rule in December.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden pleads guilty in tax trial in surprise move
3 months ago

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to tax charges, will avoid trial

The president's son pleaded guilty to nine tax-related charges and will be sentenced Dec. 16.
3 months ago
Hunter Biden arrives in federal court for jury selection for his trial on felony tax charges, Sept. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles.
3 months ago

Latest on Hunter Biden tax case in California

Plus, the latest developments in the trial of the doctor charged in connection to Matthew Perry's overdose death and the trial of the man who lunged at a Las Vegas judge in a now-viral video.
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3 months ago

Judge rejects challenge from Hunter Biden informant based on Trump immunity ruling

The judge handing the case of an ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Hunter Biden has rejected an effort to challenge special counsel David Weiss' appointment.
3 months ago
Hunter Biden departs from federal court June 11, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
3 months ago

Judge rejects latest attempt by Hunter Biden to dismiss tax-related charges

A federal judge on Monday rejected the latest attempt by Hunter Biden to dismiss several tax-related charges he faces in Los Angeles.
3 months ago
Hunter Biden departs from federal court June 11, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
3 months ago

New report claims Hunter Biden tried to get help from government while dad was VP

The New York Times reports that Hunter Biden, while his father was vice president, wrote to the U.S. ambassador in Italy seeking assistance for a Ukrainian energy company where he was on the board.
3 months ago
VIDEO: New report claims Hunter Biden tried to get help from government while dad was VP
3 months ago

Hunter Biden sought help from US ambassador for Burisma, lawyer confirms

Hunter Biden attempted to enlist support from the U.S. Ambassador to Italy in 2016 to arrange a business meeting for him on behalf of Burisma, his attorney confirmed.
3 months ago
Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, leaves the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 06, 2024 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
4 months ago

Hunter Biden accused of being hired by Romanian businessman to influence US policy

The special counsel said in a filing Hunter Biden and two associates were hired in 2015 by Gabriel Popoviciu, who was facing corruption charges in his home country and wanted the U.S. to intervene.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden accused of being hired by Romanian businessman to influence US policy
4 months ago

Hunter Biden to be sentenced on gun crime a week after Election Day

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, will face sentencing for his three-count felony conviction on Nov. 13.
4 months ago
Hunter Biden arrives to the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 6, 2024 in Wilmington, Del.
4 months ago

Hunter Biden drops 'revenge porn' lawsuit against Fox News, with plans to refile

Attorneys for Hunter Biden have dropped a "revenge porn" lawsuit against Fox News, with plans to refile it against new defendants.
4 months ago
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs from a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House on July 3, 2024 in Washington, DC.
4 months ago

Hunter Biden, citing Trump special counsel ruling, moves to dismiss cases against him

Attorneys for Hunter Biden, citing the recent dismissal of Donald Trump's classified documents case, are seeking to dismiss both federal criminal cases against him.
4 months ago
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden departs the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 03, 2024 in Wilmington, Del.
5 months ago

Hunter Biden drops bid for new trial in federal gun case

Attorneys for Hunter Biden have withdrawn their bid for a new trial in his federal gun case, conceding that a motion they filed last month misunderstood a technicality.
5 months ago
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs from a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House on July 3, 2024 in Washington, DC.
5 months ago

Hunter Biden sues Fox News over fictional miniseries

Hunter Biden has filed suit against Fox News over their production of a fictional miniseries his attorney call "an effort to harass, annoy, alarm, and humiliate him."
5 months ago
Hunter Biden, right, exits the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, June 10, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
5 months ago

Hunter Biden requests new trial after conviction in gun case

Nearly two weeks after Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony gun counts, he is waging a long-shot bid to fight that outcome.
5 months ago
First lady Jill Biden, Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, leave the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 11, 2024, in Wilmington, Del. A federal jury has convicted Hunter Biden on all three federal felony gun charges he faced.
5 months ago

How Hunter Biden's conviction could impact Joe Biden's presidential campaign

ABC News’ Deputy Political Director Averi Harper and ABC White House Correspondent MaryAlice Parks take a closer look at Donald Trump's verdict this week.
5 months ago
VIDEO: How Hunter Biden's conviction could impact Joe Biden's presidential campaign
5 months ago

Biden says he would not commute potential sentence for son Hunter Biden

"Would you commute Hunter's sentence?" Biden was asked.
5 months ago
"Would you commute Hunter's sentence?" Biden was asked.
5 months ago

Biden says he would not commute potential sentence for son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden said he would not issue a presidential sentence commutation for Hunter Biden following his conviction earlier this week on federal gun charges.
5 months ago
President Joe Biden speaks as he holds a press conference alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Fasano, Italy, June 13, 2024.
5 months ago

White House doesn't rule out potential sentence commutation for Hunter Biden

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday declined to rule out a presidential commutation for Hunter Biden.
5 months ago
First lady Jill Biden and Hunter Biden leave the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, June 11, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
5 months ago

White House doesn't rule out potential commutation for Hunter Biden

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday declined to rule out a presidential commutation for Hunter Biden.
5 months ago
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday declined to rule out a presidential commutation for Hunter Biden.
5 months ago

Why Hunter Biden's conviction will be harder for Republicans politically: ANALYSIS

In a campaign punctuated by courtroom trials, the Biden campaign wants to show this Hunter's conviction is different from that of former President Donald Trump.
5 months ago
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, joined by his mother US First Lady Jill Biden (L), exits the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in Wilmington, Delaware, June 11, 2024, after he was found guilty.
5 months ago

Why Hunter Biden's guilty verdict probably won't affect the 2024 election

It's not clear that voters will fault the president for his son's wrongdoing.
5 months ago
President Joe Biden stands with his son Hunter Biden, who earlier in the day was found guilty on all three counts in his criminal gun charges trial, after President Biden arrived at the Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del., June 11, 2024.
5 months ago

Hunter Biden found guilty in felony gun case

President Joe Biden is standing by his only surviving son after his historic conviction on three felony gun charges.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden found guilty in felony gun case
5 months ago

What’s next for Hunter Biden after guilty charges

ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams and senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott talk about the fallout after Hunter Biden was found guilty in his federal gun trial.
5 months ago
VIDEO: What’s next for Hunter Biden after guilty charges
5 months ago

Hunter Biden conviction likely to have muted impact on election: Experts

Hunter Biden's conviction Tuesday on three charges marks a historic moment -- but it may not significantly change the contours of the presidential race.
5 months ago
First lady Jill Biden, Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, joined by his wife Melissa Cohen Biden, leave the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on June 11, 2024 in Wilmington, Del.
5 months ago

Hunter Biden found guilty on 3 federal gun charges

The president’s son was found guilty on all three felony counts, amounting to the first-ever criminal convictions for the child of a sitting U.S. president.
5 months ago
VIDEO:  Hunter Biden found guilty on 3 federal gun charges
5 months ago

Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 counts in federal gun case

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, has been found guilty on three felony counts related to his purchase of a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 counts in federal gun case
5 months ago

Breaking down Hunter Biden's conviction and continuing legal battles

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with legal contributor Brian Buckmire about Hunter Biden's conviction and the criminal tax charges he still faces.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Breaking down Hunter Biden's conviction and continuing legal battles
5 months ago

Delaware jury convicts Hunter Biden on federal gun charges

President Biden's son was found guilty on three counts of federal possession of a gun while using narcotics. ABC News’ Jonathan Karl breaks down possible repercussions of Hunter Biden's conviction.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Delaware jury convicts Hunter Biden on federal gun charges
5 months ago

Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 counts in felony gun trial

With less than five months to Election Day, The Panel breaks down political podcast 538’s latest election forecast.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 counts in felony gun trial
5 months ago

Biden arrives in Delaware, embraces son Hunter following conviction

President Biden released a statement shortly after his son was found guilty in his federal gun trial expressing love for his son and vowing to accept the outcome.
5 months ago
President Joe Biden hugs his son Hunter Biden upon arrival at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Del., on June 11, 2024, as he travels to Wilmington, Del. A jury found Hunter Biden guilty on June 11 on federal gun charges in a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president.
5 months ago

What key witnesses said at Hunter Biden’s gun trial

The president's son was convicted on three felony charges related to efforts to obtain a firearm.
5 months ago
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, and his wife Melissa Cohen Biden walk outside the federal court as his trial on criminal gun charges continues, in Wilmington, Del., June 11, 2024.
5 months ago

Hunter Biden juror says trial 'waste of taxpayers' dollars,' texts were key evidence

A Delaware woman who served on the federal trial against President Joe Biden's son spoke out about the case and how the jury came to its verdict.
5 months ago
Hunter Biden departs from federal court, June 11, 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
5 months ago

Trump campaign, GOP seize on Hunter Biden verdict to escalate attacks on father

Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and Republican lawmakers are seizing on Hunter Biden's conviction to escalate their attacks on President Joe Biden.
5 months ago
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, June 6, 2024, in Phoenix.
5 months ago

What polls said as Hunter Biden trial was happening

538 polls indicate the Hunter's trial bared little to no influence on the upcoming presidential election.
5 months ago
VIDEO: What polls said as Hunter Biden trial was happening
5 months ago

Special counsel David Weiss holds press conference following Hunter Biden verdict

“No one in this country is above the law,” Weiss said.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Special counsel David Weiss holds press conference following Hunter Biden verdict
5 months ago

Jury deliberates in Hunter Biden felony gun case

This is the first time a sitting president’s child faces criminal charges.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Jury deliberates in Hunter Biden felony gun case
5 months ago

Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 felony counts in federal gun trial

It is the first time a sitting president's son has been tried and convicted of such a crime.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden found guilty on all 3 felony counts in federal gun trial
5 months ago

President Biden reacts to son Hunter Biden's guilty verdict

Biden reiterated he will respect the outcome of the judicial process.
5 months ago
VIDEO: President Biden reacts to son Hunter Biden's guilty verdict
5 months ago

Hunter Biden guilty on all 3 counts

The president's son faces charges of unlawfully purchasing a firearm.
5 months ago
The president's son faces charges of unlawfully purchasing a firearm.
5 months ago

Hunter Biden releases statement following guilty verdict

The president's son said in a statement he is disappointed in the verdict and his attorneys hinted they will appeal.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Hunter Biden releases statement following guilty verdict